Abonnent

subscriber

noun ah-bo-NENT Rare

Origin: from French abonné

Usage Note

Abonnent refers to a paying subscriber of a newspaper, magazine, or streaming service. The feminine form is Abonnentin; the plural is Abonnenten. Commonly used in print and digital media contexts: Die Zeitung verlor viele Abonnenten.

Examples

"Der Verlag hofft, durch ein digitales Angebot neue Abonnenten zu gewinnen."

Natural Translation

The publisher hopes to attract new subscribers through a digital offering.

Literal Translation

The publisher hopes, through a digital offering, new subscribers to gain.

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